Red Spineless Pineapple
Ananas lucidus
SKU
30888
A beautiful, spineless relative of the pineapple with lustrous, coppery-red, arching, sword-shaped foliage. If grown in bright light, purple-white flower stalks will emerge throughout the growing season, producing clusters of attractive, inedible red fruits that resemble tiny pineapples. Ideal for containers and tropical mixed borders.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly; allow soil surface to dry slightly between intervals.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | AN-an-us LOO-sid-uss |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus name Ananas comes from the language of indigenous people of South America. In many languages, pineapple is referred to as ananas. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms intermittently throughout the year. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly; allow soil surface to dry slightly between intervals. |
| Companion Plants | Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea); Foxtail Fern (Asparagus densiflorus); Plumbago (Plumbago); Philodendron (Philodendron); Trumpet Vine (Campsis) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in full sun. Water regularly during growing season; reduce frequency in cooler winter months. After the mature mother rosette blooms and fruits, it is replaced by younger offsets. These can remain in the ground or pot, or be transplanted.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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